Really I didn't take it like that. The HD forum is a place where people can check in and hope to obtain or share information. And because of the rotation of personel over time subjects will rotate through again.

Other then a can of fix a flat, quart of oil, mini mag flashlite, clean rag and a basic tool set I found on my first 1500+ mile trip on a recent 25 year upgrade in motorcycle technology thats all I needed. Prior to this I rode a 1963 FL and 1983 FL and carried everything but the kitchen sink (bag of nuts and bolts,exhaust gaskets, bailing wire,P/C,extra bulbs,spare fuel line,spark plugs,etc...). I believe the technology today to be really good but when its broke its broke. As luck would have it I fried a stator on the Canadian border and it was flat bed city once it was determined it was the charging system. I guess more then a well stocked saddle bag, having a good road side service is in order.

 

LH: Sharp hunting knife, 1st aid kit, spare parts (fuses, hd lite bulb, tail lite bulb, turn signal bulb, spark plugs, plastic kickstand support for use on grass), plastic tie straps, M/C registration/insurance card and 20' parachute cord. Tools: phillips & straight slot screwdriver, 3 sizes allen wrenches and a spark plug wrench.

RH: Water with foam cool cup, sunscreen, ear plugs, sun-glasses & cleaning kit, ball cap, soft cleaning rag and my depends. Depending on the weather, I take or leave room for appropriate clothing. (If rain is forecasted, rain gear. If cold in AM but hot in afternoon, I leave room for my jacket or vest.)

The left side is my utility side and the right side is my functional side. When I stop, the right side is higer and more accessable than the left.

 

really what ever you might think you need.

 

Now, that should fill up your Bags! Welcome to the Ride, Be Safe! l.ray

 

I feel a bit left out of this one - can I tell what I carry in my tool roll? OK - my disc lock and that's it - oh and maybe a pair of clear glasses in case I get caught out at night and can't see with my dark glasses - oh and a rag just in case of something!

 

A vibrator and lube! Ya just had to go a F*** with us didn't ya.LOL


If ya need one of them ,You ain't ridin in the right places!

 

Normal Riding:

Left - toolbag, oil, rags, extra belt, spark plug, Liquid Glass, microfiber towel.
Right - Jacket, emergency dry clothes, rain gear.

Travel Riding:

Left - same
Right - camping gear, tent, lantern, stove, etc plus some dried foods. Stuff sized for hikers and backpacks, so it's small and lightweight.
Tour Pack - (large one from Leatherup) Clothes, toiletries, smokes, etc.
Sleeping bag, mat and pillow on passenger pillion bungied to sissy bar.

 

Does it count if you wear full fingered gloves under the fingerless?

And I stop and get it out of the saddlebag! DUH!

 

or get a set with hinged fingers gloves so you have options, options are a beautiful thing.

 

How about little tiny zippers so you can zip the fingers off/on?